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The Chhattisgarh High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2003
CHHATTISGARH
India
India
The Chhattisgarh High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2003
Rule THE-CHHATTISGARH-HIGH-COURT-ESTABLISHMENT-APPOINTMENT-AND-CONDITIONS-OF-SERVICE-RULES-2003 of 2003
- Published on 10 December 2003
- Commenced on 10 December 2003
- [This is the version of this document from 10 December 2003.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
Part I – General
1. Short title and commencement.
- (i) These Rules shall be called the Chhattisgarh High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2003.2. Definitions.
- In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires :Part II – Strength of Officers and Staff of the High Court
3.
The establishment of the High Court shall consist of the posts in Class-I, Class-II, Class-III and Class-IV Services as specified in the First Schedule to these Rules or as may be created from time to time by the Chief Justice subject to the approval of the Governor so far as it relates to the salaries, allowances, leave or pensions.[Part III] [Inserted by Notification No. 267/11-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.] Source and Method of Appointment to Various Class I Posts4. [ Source and Method of Appointment to various Class-I Posts. [Substituted by Notification No. 17/2005/11-15-19/2002, dated 5-1-2005.]
- Appointment to the various Class-I posts shall be made as follows :-| S. No. | Name of the Post | Source & Method of Appointment |
| 1. | Registrar General | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 2. | Principal Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Chief Justice. | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation or AdditionalRegistrar/Deputy Registrar of the Registry. |
| 3. | Director, Judicial Officers' Training Institute | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 4. | Registrar (Vigilance) | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 5. | District Judge (Vigilance), Raipur | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 6. | Additional Director, Judicial Officers' Training Institute | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 7. | Additional Registrar (Judicial) | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 8. | Additional Registrar (Administration) | Member of Higher Judicial Service on deputation. |
| 9. | Additional Registrar (District Establishment) | Member of High Judicial Service on deputation/ AdditionalRegistrar (M). |
| 10. | Additional Registrar (Ministerial) | By promotion from amongst the Deputy Registrars and AccountsOfficer of the Establishment strictly on merit-cum-senioritybasis. |
| 11. | Budget Officer | By promotion from amongst the Deputy Registrars and AccountsOfficer of the Establishment strictly on merit-cum- senioritybasis, or by deputation from the Office of Accountant General orDirectorate of Treasuries. |
| 12. | Deputy Registrar | By promotion from amongst the Assistant Registrars of theEstablishment strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis. |
| 13. | Accounts Officer | By promotion from amongst the Assistant Registrars of theEstablishment strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis or bydeputation from the State Accounts Service.] |
Part IV – Source and Method of Appointment to Various Class II Posts
5.
Appointment to the various Class II posts shall be made as follows:-| S. No. | Name of the Post | Source & Method of Appointment |
| 1. | Assistant Registrar | By promotion strictly based on merit-cum-seniority fromamongst Private Secretaries, Section Officers, Librarian andAssistant Editor (I.L.R.) of the establishment. |
| 2. | Private Secretary | By promotion strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis fromStenographers of the establishment subject to the condition thatthe Stenographer must have passed English Shorthand Examinationat the speed of 100 words per minute from any recognized board. |
| 3. | Section Officer | By promotion strictly based on merit-cum-seniority fromamongst Assistants Grade-I, Translators, Stamp Reporter andExaminer (I.L.R.) of the establishment. |
| 4. | Librarian | By promotion strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis fromAssistant Librarians of the establishment. |
| 5. | Assistant Editor (I.L.R.) | By promotion strictly based on merit-cum-seniority fromamongst Assistants Grade-I, Translators, Stamp Reporter andExaminer (I.L.R) of the establishment |
Part V – Source, Method and Minimum Qualification for Appointment to Various Class III Posts
6. [ Source, Method and Minimum qualification for Appointment to various Class-III Posts. [Substituted by Notification No. 17/2005/11-15-19/2002. dated 5-1-2005.]
- Appointment to the various Class-III posts shall be made as follows :-| S. No. | Name of the Post | Source & method of appointment | Minimum qualification & experience |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | Assistant Grade-I | Post shall be filled up by promotion from Assistant Grade-IIof the Establishment strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis | Holding post of Assistant Grade-II in the establishment |
| OR | |||
| In special circumstances the posts may be filled up byappointment on deputation from employees of DistrictEstablishment. | |||
| 2. | Stenographer | By direct recruitment through competitive examination. | 1. Must be a Graduate from any recognised University and; |
| 2. Must have passed Shorthand and Typewriting Examinations inEnglish from any recognized Board of Shorthand and TypewritingExamination @ 80 words per minute & 30 words per minuterespectively. | |||
| 3. | Stamp Reporter/ Examiner (I.L.R.) | By promotion strictly on merit-cum-seniority basis fromAssistant Grade-II of the establishment. | Holding the post of Assistant Grade-II in the establishment. |
| 4. | Translator | 50% by direct recruitment through competitive examination and50% on promotion from Assistant Grade-II having LL.B.qualification subject to suitability. | Must be a Law Graduate from any recognized University. |
| 5. | Assistant Librarian | By direct recruitment through competitive examination | Must have Bachelor's/ Masters' Degree in Library Science orLibrary and Information Science from any recognised University. |
| 6. | Assistant Grade-II | Posts shall be filled up by promotion strictly onmerit-cum-seniority basis from Assistant Grade-III/AssistantGrade-III (Computer) of the Establishment. | Holding the post of Assistant Grade-III in the Establishment. |
| 7.(a) | Assistant Grade-II | 1. 85% posts shall be filled up by direct recruitment throughcompetitive examination. | 1. Must be a Graduate from any recognized University and; |
| 2. 15% posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongstqualified Class-IV employees subject to suitability throughDepartmental Examination. | 2. Must have passed Typewriting Examination in English andHindi Languages from any recognized Board of Shorthand andTypewriting Examination. | ||
| 3. Candidate must have knowledge of working on computer. | |||
| 7.(b) | Assistant Grade-III (Computer) | 1. 85% posts shall be filled up by direct recruitment throughcompetitive examination | Must possess Bachelor/ Masters Degree in ComputerScience/Application from any recognised University. |
| OR | |||
| 2. 15% posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongst thequalified Class-IV employees subject to suitability throughDepartmental Examination. | 1. Must be a Graduate from any recognised University and; | ||
| 2. Must possess one year's Diploma in ComputerApplication/Programming from any recognised University. | |||
| OR | |||
| Must be a Graduate from any recognised University and musthave passed "O" Level Examination conducted by DOEACCSociety of the Department of Electronics, Government of India. | |||
| 8. | P.B.X. Operator | By promotion from amongst qualified Class-IV Employees whohave completed minimum two years service in the Establishmentsubject to suitability or by direct recruitment. | 1. Must be a Graduate from any recognised University in caseof direct recruits. |
| 2. Must be a Graduate or Higher Secondary Examination passedin case of promotees.] |
Part VI – Source, Method and Minimum Qualification for Appointment to Various Class IV Posts
7.
Appointment to the various Class IV posts shall be made as follows :-| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Source & Method of Appointment | Minimum Qualification & experience |
| 1. | Staff Car Driver Senior Grade | By promotion from Staff car Driver Junior Grade onmerit-cum-seniority basis. | Minimum two years experience as Staff Car Driver Junior Grade. |
| 2. | Senior Binder | By promotion from Junior Binder on merit-cum-seniority basis. | Minimum two years experience as Junior Binder. |
| 3. | Junior Binder | By promotion from amongst qualified Daftaris, Record Suppliers& Jamadars or by direct recruitment. | Must have passed Class-X examination from any recognised Boardand must have knowledge and experience of binding. |
| 4. | Staff Car Driver-Junior Grade | By promotion from amongst qualified Class-IV employees orContingency paid employees of the establishment, performing theduties of driver, or by direct recruitment. | 1. Must have passed Class-VII examination from any recognizedBoard. |
| 2. Must also possess a valid driving licence and haveexperience of driving all types of vehicles. Preference shall begiven to qualified Mechanics. | |||
| 5. | Jamadar | By promotion from Peon. | Minimum 2 years experience as Peon. |
| 6. | Record Supplier | By promotion from qualified Peon. | Must have passed Class-X examination from any recognised Boardand having minimum 2 years experience as Peon. |
| 7. | Daftari | By promotion from Peon. | Must have minimum 2 years experience as Peon. |
| 8. [ [Substituted by Notification No. 17/2005/11-15-19/2002, dated 5-1-2005.] | Peon | By direct recruitment or by promotion from amongst thecontingency paid employees of the Establishment subject tosuitability as may be determined from time to time by the ChiefJustice. | Must have passed Class-V Examination from any recognized Boardand must be ready to perform menial work. In case of contingencypaid employees, must have minimum two years' experience ascontingency paid employees. |
| 9. | Choukidar | By direct recruitment or by promotion from amongst thecontingency paid employees of the Establishment subject tosuitability as may be determined from time to time by the ChiefJustice. | Must have passed Class-V Examination from any recognizedBoard. In case of contingency paid employees, must have minimumtwo years' experience as contingency paid employees. |
| 10. | Sweeper | By direct recruitment or by promotion from amongst thecontingency paid employees of the Establishment subject tosuitability as may be determined from time to time by the ChiefJustice. | Must have passed Class-V Examination from any recognizedBoard. In case of contingency paid employees, must have minimumtwo years' experience as contingency paid employees.] |
Part VII
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9. Eligibility for appointment to the posts to be filled up by direct recruitment on the establishment.
- No person shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment unless-Part VIII
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11. Appointing Authority.
- All appointments to the posts of the establishment shall be made by the Chief Justice or by such other Judge or Officer as the Chief Justice may, be general or special order, direct.12. Head of Office.
- The Registrar General shall be the head of office of the establishment who shall dispose of all the matters, which under the prevailing rules of the State Government can be disposed of by the head of office.13. Seniority.
14. Gradation List.
- There shall be a combined gradation list of all the Ministerial officers and employees of the establishment prepared on the basis of inter se seniority, subject to periodical updating and approval thereof by the Chief Justice every year.Part IX – Conditions of Service
15. Pay and allowances.
16. Other Conditions.
- In respect of all such (natters regarding conditions of service of the officers and employees of the Establishment for which no provision or insufficient provision has been made in these Rules, the rules and orders for the time being in force and applicable to the Government Employees holding corresponding posts in the State Government Secretariat shall be applicable subject to such modifications, variations or exceptions, if any, as the Chief Justice may, from time to time specify :Provided that no order containing modifications, variations or exceptions in the Rules relating to salaries, allowances, leave or pension shall be made by the Chief Justice except with the approval of the Governor :Provided further that the powers exercisable under the Rules and Orders of the Government by the Governor, shall be exercisable by the Chief Justice or by such other Judge or Officer as the Chief Justice may, by general or special order, direct.Explanation. - For the purpose of this Rule, the posts specified in column 1 of the Second Schedule shall correspond to the Posts in the Government Secretariat shown against them in column 2 of that Schedule.17. Vacation.
- The Officer of the High Court is non-vacation Department. The Chief Justice may, however, allow any member of the staff to remain absent for such part of the vacation as the Chief Justice considers desirable.Part X – Control and Discipline
18.
All employees of the Establishment shall be subject to the superintendence and control of the Chief Justice.19.
The provisions of Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966 and Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965 shall be applicable mutatis mutandis to employees of the Establishment subject to the following :-Part XI – Miscellaneous
20. Extension.
- Ordinarily extension in service to any employee of the establishment would not be granted. However, the Chief Justice may, in exceptional cases and in the interest of administration, grant extension beyond the age of 60 years to any employee in case of Class I, Class II, Class III and beyond 62 years in case of any Employee of Class IV subject to his physical fitness and outstanding quality of work.21. Interpretation.
- If any question arises as to the interpretation of these rules, the decision of the Chief Justice shall be final.22. Power to relax.
- (i) Nothing in these Rules shall be construed to limit or abridge the powers of the Chief Justice to deal with Employees of the establishment in such manner as may appear to him to be just and reasonable.23. [] [Renumbered by Notification No. 267/11-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.] Cessation.
- The High Court of Chhattisgarh Officers and Employees (Recruitment, Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1995 and all other rules and orders, if any, corresponding to these Rules, shall cease to apply to the officers and employees of the establishment from the date of commencement of these Rules :Provided that any order already made or action taken under the Rules and orders so ceased shall continue in force and be deemed to have been made or taken under the corresponding provisions of these Rules.Part XII – First Schedule
Class-I| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Number of Posts | Existing Pay Scales (in Rs.) |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | Registrar General | 1 | Own pay scale of H.J.S. |
| 2. [ [Substituted by Notification No. 17/2005/IM5-19/2002, dated 5-1-2005.] | Principal Private Secretary to Hon. The Chief Justice | 1 | Own pay scale in case of H.J.S. or Additional Registrar/DeputyRegistrar, as the case may be. |
| 3. | Director, Judicial Officers' Training Institute | 1 | District Judge (Super Time Scale)] |
| 4. | Registrar (Vigilance) | 1 | 18400-500-22400 of H.J.S. |
| 5. | District Judge (Vigilance), Raipur | 1 | 18400-500-22400 of H.J.S. |
| 6. | Additional Director, J.O.T.I. | 1 | 15100-400-18300 of H.J.S. |
| 7. | Additional Registrar (Judicial) | 1 | Own pay scale of H.J.S. |
| 8. | Additional Registrar (Administration) | 1 | Own pay scale of H.J.S. |
| 9. | Additional Registrar (District Establishment) | 1 | 12750-325-16500 of H.J.S. |
| 10. [ [Substituted by Notification No. 17/2005/IM5-19/2002, dated 5-1-2005.] | Additional Registrar (Ministerial) | 3 | 12000-375-16500] |
| 11. | Budget Officer | 1 | 12000-375-16500 |
| 12. | Deputy Registrar | 3 | 10000-325-15200 |
| 13. | Accounts Officer | 1 | 10000-325-15200 |
| Class-II | |||
| 14. | Assistant Registrar | 4 | 8000-275-13500 |
| 15. | Private Secretary | 10 | 6500-200-10500 |
| 16. | Section Officer | 12 | 6500-200-10500 |
| 17. | Librarian | 1 | 6500-200-10500 |
| 18. | Assistant Editor (I.L.R.) | 1 | 6500-200-10500 |
| Class-III | |||
| 19. | Assistant Grade-I | 26 | 5500-175-9000 |
| 20. | Stenographer | 20 | 5500-175-9000 |
| 21. | Stenographer to Registrar (Vig.) | 1 | 4500-125-7000 |
| 22. | Stamp Reporter | 1 | 5000-150-8000 |
| 23. | Examiner (I.L.R.) | 1 | 5000-150-8000 |
| 24. | Translator | 5 | 4500-125-7000 |
| 25. | Assistant Librarian | 3 | 4500-125-7000 |
| 26. | Assistant Grade-II | 51 | 4000-100-6000 |
| 27. | Assistant Grade-III | 88 | 3050-75-3590-80-4590 |
| 28. | Assistant Grade-III (Computer) | 10 | 3050-75-3590-80-4590+Rs. 200 as S.P. |
| 29. | P.B.X, Operator | 1 | 3050-75-3590-80-4590 |
| Class-IV | |||
| 30. | Staff Car Driver | 19 | Junior Grade - 2610-60-3150-65-3540 |
| Senior Grade - 3050-75-3590-80-4590 | |||
| 31. | Senior Binder | 1 | 3050-75-3590-80-4590 |
| 32. | Junior Binder | 2 | 2750-70-3800-75-4400 |
| 33. | Jamadar | 10 | 2610-60-3150-65-3540 |
| 34. | Record Supplier | 13 | 2610-60-3150-65-3540 |
| 35. | Daftari | 2 | 2610-60-3150-65-3540 |
| 36. | Peon | 61 | 2550-55-2660-60-3200 |
| 37. | Chowkidar | 1 | 2550-55-2660-60-3200 |
| 38. | Sweeper | 1 | 2550-55-2660-60-3200 |
| 39. | Contingency paid employee (Sweeper/ Farrash /Gardener /Guards,[Drivers, Cook] [Inserted by Notification No. 267/11-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.]ect.) | 112 | As per Collector rate. |
| Sl. No. | Name of Post | Corresponding post in the State GovernmentSecretariat |
| 1. | Registrar General | Principal Secretary |
| 2. | Principal Secretary to the Hon. Chief Justice | Principal Secretary |
| 3. | Director, J.O.T.I. | Principal Secretary |
| 4. | Registrar (Vigilance) | Secretary |
| 5. | District Judge (Vigilance), Raipur | Secretary |
| 6. | Additional Director, J.O.T.I. | Additional Secretary |
| 7. | Additional Registrar (Judicial) | Additional Secretary |
| 8. | Additional Registrar (Administration) | Additional Secretary |
| 9. | Additional Registrar (District Establishment) | Additional Secretary |
| 10. | Additional Registrar (Ministerial) | [Deputy] [The word 'Under Secretary' replaced by Notification No. 267/II-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.]Secretary |
| 11. | Budget Officer | [Deputy] [The word 'Under Secretary' replaced by Notification No. 267/II-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.]Secretary |
| 12. | Deputy Registrar | [Under] [The word 'Under Secretary' replaced by Notification No. 267/II-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.]Secretary |
| 13. | Accounts Officer | [Under] [The word 'Under Secretary' replaced by Notification No. 267/II-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.]Secretary |
| 14. | Assistant Registrar | [Staff Officer] [The word 'Under Secretary' replaced by Notification No. 267/II-15-19/2002, dated 13-1-2004.] |
| 15. | Private Secretary | Private Secretary |
| 16. | Section Officer | Section Officer |
| 17. | Librarian | Librarian |
| 18. | Assistant Editor (I.L.R.) | Section Officer |
| 19. | Assistant Grade-I | Assistant Grade-I |
| 20. | Stenographer | Stenographer |
| 21. | Stamp Reporter | Assistant Grade-I |
| 22. | Examiner (I.L.R.) | Assistant Grade-I |
| 23. | Translator | Assistant Grade-I |
| 24. | Assistant Librarian | Assistant Librarian |
| 25. | Assistant Grade-II | Assistant Grade-II |
| 26. | Assistant Grade-III | Assistant Grade-III |
| 27. | Assistant Grade-III (Computer) | Assistant Grade-III |
| 28. | P.B.X. Operator | P.B.X. Operator |
| 29. | Staff Car Driver Grade-I | Staff Car Driver Grade-I |
| 30. | Senior Binder | Senior Binder |
| 31. | Junior Binder | Junior Binder |
| 32. | Staff Car Driver Grade-II | Staff Car Driver Grade-II |
| 33. | Jamadar | Jamadar |
| 34. | Record Supplier | Record Supplier |
| 35. | Daftari | Daftari |
| 36. | Peon | Peon |
| 37. | Chowkidar | Chowkidar |
| 38. | Sweeper | Sweeper |
| 39. | Contingency paid employee | Contingency paid employee |